pr0digy30 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Had an idea for a fun project... what I will call a "Benjamin Button" watch. Much liked the clock featured in the film, I am wondering if it's possible to modify a movement ETA or DG so that the hands actual move counter-clockwise. This would of course be a no-date type of project, as I imagine trying to add a date complication to it would require serious re-working of the date mechanism. If any experts can chime in, it would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Had an idea for a fun project... what I will call a "Benjamin Button" watch. Much liked the clock featured in the film, I am wondering if it's possible to modify a movement ETA or DG so that the hands actual move counter-clockwise. This would of course be a no-date type of project, as I imagine trying to add a date complication to it would require serious re-working of the date mechanism. If any experts can chime in, it would be appreciated. Just role the main spring in the opposite direction in the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drury Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Had an idea for a fun project... what I will call a "Benjamin Button" watch. Much liked the clock featured in the film, I am wondering if it's possible to modify a movement ETA or DG so that the hands actual move counter-clockwise. This would of course be a no-date type of project, as I imagine trying to add a date complication to it would require serious re-working of the date mechanism. If any experts can chime in, it would be appreciated. What were you thinking how the date should work? Run backwards aswell? If so, you could probably just reprint the datewheel ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Aren't there certain gears in there that will only work turning in one direction? It's kind of a cool idea.. With a reversed dial it would still tell the time. And date according to the post above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 For the sake of the time-space continuum, I urge you to reconsider your reckless project. Captain Kirk, Gary Seven, and Agent Max Walker (who?) agree with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Aren't there certain gears in there that will only work turning in one direction? It's kind of a cool idea.. With a reversed dial it would still tell the time. And date according to the post above. Only the gear train can be reversed. So only the hands will move in the opposite direction. All complications e.g. day/ date will not function any more and have to be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 This is something i have thought about before but would the escape wheel and anchor need to be reveresed as they are designed to work in one direction?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Reprinting the datewheel is an interesting option.... though for simplicity (and mind sake) a no-date movement would be better. In some Googling I did find there was some French watchmaker that did this as novelty (cheap AFAIK) watch. I would think numerals on the dial would be a must, or else you might find yourself reading the time wrong. Good way to exercise the brain me thinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fallraen Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 There's a company in Singapore that has done it google: Azimuth, model: Back In Time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDG Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Azimuth made the watch for a Dutch watchforum, great watches and a very cool idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 This is something i have thought about before but would the escape wheel and anchor need to be reveresed as they are designed to work in one direction?? Exactly! Not to mention the impulse faces of the pallet fork would be all out of whack, so they would need to be swapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Doesn't anyone remember the "Goofy" watch?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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